Here is a summary of the latest police and emergency services news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Structure fire at Aldinga Beach

Just after 7am on Thursday 21 May CFS and MFS crews were called to a fire at a glass manufacturer on Aldinga Beach Road, Aldinga Beach.

Crews were able to contain the fire to the back of the building, but it also spread into the roof.

The estimated damage bill is approximately $150,000.

The cause is believed to be an electrical fault in the office, but Fire Cause Investigators were called to the scene. One CFS firefighter was injured.

Speeding driver faces traffic and drug charges

An unlicensed driver was detected speeding on the Southern Expressway on Wednesday night, including at more than 100km/h over the speed limit on one stretch of road.

Just before 10pm on Wednesday 20 May, a Road Policing Tactical patrol was conducting speed detection duties on the Southern Expressway, Christie Downs and detected a Mercedes sedan travelling at 186 km/h in the 100km/h zone.

The same vehicle was then detected entering an 80km/h zone at an alleged speed of 205km/h.  The car exited the Expressway and slowed to normal speeds, but when a patrol tried to pull the Mercedes over, it sped off and was not pursued.

Enquiries with the registered owner revealed the car had recently been sold.

On Thursday 21 May, Road Policing Tactical patrols attended an Old Noarlunga address where the vehicle was being stored and arrested a 37-year-old man, who they allege was the driver of the car.

The Old Noarlunga man was charged with driving at a speed and in a manner dangerous to the public, driving unlicensed and disobeying a direction to stop.

When searched, it will be alleged officers found drug paraphernalia and a substance, suspected of being Fantasy.  The arrested man was further charged with possession of equipment for consumption of drugs and possession of a prohibited substance.

He was bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 23 June. The Mercedes was defected and impounded for 28 days.

Inspector Damien Eichner, Officer in Charge of the Road Policing Section said, "The actions of this person are highly irresponsible and dramatically increases the risk of injury or death to the driver and other road users. Road safety is everyone's responsibility and police ask that all road users take that responsibility seriously. Police patrols will take action to remove dangerous traffic offenders from our roads."

Series of cars broken into 

Hills Fleurieu Police are investigating a series of car break-ins on Friday 15 May.

Between 11.50am and 12.20pm a car parked on Gold Coast Drive Carrickalinga had a window smashed. A bag with Tarnanthi in colourful letters written on it was stolen along with a wallet and a puffa jacket.

At 1.35pm on Hindmarsh Tiers Road Hindmarsh Valley a victim’s car was parked adjacent gate one. The front passenger window was smashed and a Tom Tom GPS ripped out. A Lenovo ThinkPad in a black canvas bag was also stolen.

Between 3pm and 3.18pm on Barrage Road Goolwa South victim’s car window was smashed a Camel Mount backpack, lunch box and a wallet with cash was stolen.

At 3.30pm on Barrage Road Goolwa South a car window was smashed thankfully nothing was taken.

Between 3.50pm and 4.50pm a car window was smashed on Hansen Street Myponga. A briefcase with school papers and a lanyard decorated with North American Indian art was stolen.

A man aged between 30-40 with a stocky build possibly in a white station wagon or an old grey SUV was seen in the area at the time of some of these break-ins.

If anyone has any information to assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. 

Police would like to remind the public to be vigilant about securing property in their vehicle to help prevent opportunistic thieves. For safety and security information please visit the website. 

Traffic Report

At around 7.50pm Sunday 24 May, Kangaroo Island police stopped a 56-year-old woman from Kingscote on Addison Street, Kingscote. The woman submitted to a driver screening test and returned a positive drug test to methamphetamine. She was issued with a driver direction notice and will be followed up when forensic results are available.

Strathalbyn police arrested a 12-year-old boy on Sunday 24 May after reports from the public that he was riding a motorbike up and down High Street, Strathalbyn at 1am Sunday morning. Police enquiries found the boy had allegedly stolen the motorbike from the rear year of a house on Rowe Street, Strathalbyn. He was arrested and charged with being unlawfully on premises, illegal use, unlicensed, unregistered, uninsured, breach of bail and unlawful possession. He was refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court.

Just after midnight, Saturday 23 May, Kangaroo Island patrols stopped a 30-year-old Kingscote man from driving on Cygnet Rd, Kingscote. He submitted to a breath test and returned a reading of 0.205, more than four times the legal limit. He was reported for high range drink driving and received an immediate loss of licence. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

At around 4pm on Thursday 21 May, police attended Oval Drive at Myponga after reports from the public about a youth riding a petrol cycle around the school with no helmet on. Police located a 15-year-old Myponga boy nearby and reported him for riding while unlicensed, riding an unregistered and uninsured vehicle and riding without a helmet. Police also impounded the petrol cycle for 28 days.

At about 2pm on 19 Tuesday May, on Battunga Road at Meadows, police stopped a 58-year-old man from Meadows after checks revealed his driver’s licence was suspended for medical reasons. The man was arrested for this offence and given bail not to be in the driver’s seat of any vehicle. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Goolwa patrols stopped a 32-year-old man from Mitcham on Alexandrina Rd, Goolwa about 9pm, Saturday 16 May. He submitted to a breath test and returned a positive reading of 0.084. He lost his licence on the spot for six months and car impounded for 28 days. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

At 9.40pm Sunday 17 May, Goolwa patrols stopped a car on Gardiner Street Goolwa. Checks revealed the driver a 37-year-old local man was disqualified from driving. He was reported and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Also that night, Victor Harbor police stopped a car on North Terrace, Port Elliot. The driver a 33-year-old local woman submitted to a breath test and returned a reading of 0.083. She lost her licence on the spot and her car was impounded for 28 days. She will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

About 1am, Wednesday 13 May, police stopped a car on Milnes Rd, Strathalbyn. Checks revealed the driver aged 22 was driving with a suspended licence. She was arrested and bailed to appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court on 12 June.